William Floyd Varsity Girls' Tennis In Playoffs For 22nd Consecutive Season

MASTIC BEACH, NY — The William Floyd girls’ varsity tennis team is back in the playoffs for the 22nd consecutive season, school district officials announced in a news release.

The team finished with a 10-2 record in League IV play and a 14-2 record overall, which has earned them a No. 4 seed, a first-round bye, and a second-round home playoff match in the playoff tournament on Oct. 22, against the winner of No. 13 Sachem or No. 20 Eastport-South Manor.

Coach David Pia, the two-time USTA Coach of the Year and William Floyd Athletic Hall of Famer, said, "All of the hard work over the summer got us off to a great start this year and has sustained us through the season."

The Colonials overcame adversity along the way.

Number one singles player Anabel Van Cott has been injured since the fifth match of the season, but in her absence, the singles lineup elevated their play and worked hard to improve throughout the season, school district officials said.

The singles lineup includes Lydia Van Cott, Khloe DiMaio, Trinity Lyons, and Madison Lockwood, who have all been playing well, officials said, adding that the Colonials are hoping to have Anabel Van Cott back playing singles for the playoffs.

The doubles team also played a big role in William Floyd’s success, showing continuous signs of improvement while playing strong tennis, officials said.

The doubles team includes Gianna Martin, Drew Wiegand, Olivia Phillips, Tatiana Sanchez, Corinne Neidig, Nadia Da Gama Paes, Rylie Wiegand, Brooklyn Barnes, and Renae Kelly.

The Colonials are continuing to work hard in preparation for the playoffs, according to officials.

The team also put forth a strong showing in the Division Individual Tournament and numerous players received athletic honors for their performance this season, including Lydia Van Cott, Martin, and Drew Wiegand who earned All-County honors, officials said.

Phillips and Sanchez earned All-Division accolades; and Da Gama Paes, Neidig, Rylie Wiegand, and Trinity Lyons earned All-League honors, according to officials.

Additionally, seven team members were recently honored during their senior game, including Kelly, Lyons, Barnes, Drew Wiegand, Da Gama Paes, Phillips, and Madison Lockwood, officials said.